A 20-year-old youth was killed and his close friend was critically injured when a mini truck collided head-on with a motorcycle in Fatikchhari, Chattogram.
The deceased was identified as Md Sajib Uddin (20), son of Md Alamgir of Ward No 6 under Baganbazar Union.
His close friend, Md Rakib, who was riding on the pillion seat of the motorcycle, sustained severe injuries.
The accident occurred at around 11am on Monday in the Heyako Islampur area of Fatikchhari North Upazila.
According to local sources, Sajib and Rakib were travelling towards Fatikchhari Sadar on a motorcycle in the morning.
On their way in the Heyako Islampur area, a mini truck coming from the opposite direction collided head-on with their motorcycle, leaving both riders critically injured.
Locals rescued the injured duo and rushed them to Chattogram Medical College Hospital (CMCH).
Sajib succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment at the hospital, while Rakib remains admitted under treatment in critical condition.
As news of Sajib’s death reached his locality, a pall of gloom descended upon his family members and local residents.
Confirming the incident, Bipul Chandra Dey, Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Bhujpur Police Station, stated that police are conducting efforts to identify and arrest the driver of the mini truck.
He added that no formal case has been registered with the police station as yet.
